MOHAMMED ASHFAQ
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with extensive experience at Tata Consultancy Services, specializing in CFD and thermal analysis. Proven track record in enhancing simulation efficiency by 50% and developing innovative modeling techniques. Proficient in STAR-CCM+ and MATLAB, with strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality and compliance in complex projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
MBDE/Plant Modeller
Tata Consultancy Services
Bengaluru
04.2024 - Current
- Develop and validate physics-based behavioral plant models for various automotive subsystems, ensuring robust system models for SIL integration.
- Strong understanding of the Verification and Validation approach, including Model-In-Loop (MIL), Processor-In-Loop (PIL) testing, and Hardware-In-Loop (HIL) testing.
- Knowledge of ASPICE and AUTOSAR-compliant model-based software development.
Strong understanding of LIN and CAN protocol frames, with experience in using tools such as DOORS, CTS, CTRS, and ICDe. - Good work experience in 'Software Development Life Cycle,' and collaborate with product designers to enhance model accuracy and reliability.
Engineering Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
Bengaluru
05.2021 - Current
- Heading a team of 18 members, effectively enhancing the review process of pre- and post-processing stages, and implementing effective cost-saving measures by developing Java macros to automate the manual task of defining material properties.
- Timey is delivering CAE models for the engine, transmission, battery, fuel cells, and electrification for CFD analysis; supervising advanced engineering concepts.
- Assessing CFD results, applying fundamental verification and validation principles to assist in design, and finalizing test cases to validate the component design as per the requirements.
- Defining and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess the success and efficiency of CFD projects.
- The Engine Thermal Analysis (Underhood) predicted the air temperature, airflow pattern, engine component temperatures, and various fluid characteristics for various vehicles and engine operating conditions.
- Showcased excellence in minimizing the cycle time by 50% by enhancing the existing underhood sub-modeling approach.
CFD Analyst (3D/1D)
Tata Consultancy Services
Bengaluru
12.2011 - Current
- Directed the execution of Drive Unit-CHT, Cooling and Sloshing, Battery Packs, performed Pressure Drop Analysis for cold plates, TRP Analysis, and Thermal Analysis at the module level.
- Conducted CFD and thermal analyses for mechanical systems, worked on CFD tools to simulate airflow and thermal scenarios, assessed heat waves, temperature, condensation, and humidity to implement exhaust thermal management/optimization through Star CCM.
- Assessed vehicle and powertrain cooling performance under real-time driving conditions, and recommended improvements.
- Designed and developed 1D system simulations for automotive powertrain applications using GT Suite
- Effectively conducted: Coolant Pump Analysis - Executed CFD to analyze air handling and cooling system components.
- Coolant Jacket Analysis: A study was performed on coolant flow characteristics such as velocity, turbulence, flow distribution, and hydraulic restriction, and an Engine Cooling System was developed that acted under single or multiple steady-state operating conditions.
- Ensured enhancement of the Oil Lube and Ventilation System, established the pressure and velocity of oil separators in maximum expected system blow-by under steady and transient conditions through an 'Air Oil Separator' study, and predicted the transient behavior of the engine oil under dynamic operating conditions via the Oil Sloshing Method.
Education
M.E./ M.Tech. - Applied Fluid Mechanics
Indian Institute of Technology
Chennai01.2016
B.E./ B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering & Technology
01.2011
Skills
- STAR-CCM
- GT Suite
- Ansys
- Hypermesh
- Unigraphics
- Ensight
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- Stateflow
- Saber RD
- SIL integration
- Model-based development
- Software development life cycle
Languages
- English
- Kannada
- Urdu
- Hindi
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/02/89
Timeline
MBDE/Plant Modeller
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2024 - Current
Engineering Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
05.2021 - Current
CFD Analyst (3D/1D)
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2011 - Current
M.E./ M.Tech. - Applied Fluid Mechanics
Indian Institute of Technology
B.E./ B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering & Technology
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